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Duo tied to more attacks amid 'festering' anti-Semitism

Duo tied to more attacks amid 'festering' anti-Semitism

A man accused of targeting a synagogue has also been charged over a graffiti and arson attack at the former home of a Jewish community leader.

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

Islamophobia accused sobs in court, victim traumatised

A woman charged with attacking two Muslim women in separate assaults at a suburban shopping centre has appeared in court sobbing as she was remanded in custody.

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

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Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican says, and will require further time in hospital.

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Leaders condemn Islamophobic attacks, PM still silent

Alleged assaults of two Muslim women at a shopping centre in separate attacks have been denounced by politicians, as Islamic groups call out double standards.

Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital

Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital

Pope Francis remains in a Rome hospital receiving treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

Late Nickel Queen's riches to fight anti-Semitism

Late Nickel Queen's riches to fight anti-Semitism

A charitable trust using millions left by pioneering entrepreneur Millie Phillips will promote Jewish pride and combat anti-Semitism if green-lit by the courts.

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Church members who killed girl 'wanted to play God'

Church members who killed girl 'wanted to play God'

Church members who killed girl 'wanted to play God'

Church members who killed girl 'wanted to play God'

As they await their sentences for killing a girl, members of a church group have been told by her sister that God would eventually judge them for taking a life.

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host's dismissal

Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts.

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post

The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war.

'Fantasy': Ita Buttrose denies pushing host's sacking

'Fantasy': Ita Buttrose denies pushing host's sacking

'Fantasy': Ita Buttrose denies pushing host's sacking

'Fantasy': Ita Buttrose denies pushing host's sacking

The ABC's former chair has said a radio host fired for sharing a post on the Gaza conflict was an '"activist" who should not have been hired in the first place.

Church group who killed girl asked to meet psychiatrist

Church group who killed girl asked to meet psychiatrist

Church group who killed girl asked to meet psychiatrist

Church group who killed girl asked to meet psychiatrist

The wait for a 14-strong religious group to be sentenced for killing an eight-year-old girl after withholding her medication continues after a court review.

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Curbing 'intolerance crisis' could hit protest, speech

Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn.

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss President Donald Trump's "dangerous" idea to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.

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'Extremely serious': vets held over Nazi flag in pub

A duo involved in the unfurling of a Nazi flag at a pub have told a court they are not anti-Semites as a magistrate lashed their disgusting behaviour.

ABC's integrity on the line in Gaza advocate case: boss

The ABC's integrity will be affected by the outcome of a lawsuit by a radio host dismissed over a post on the Gaza conflict, the broadcaster's boss has said.

'Australia is a racist country' is impartial: ABC boss

An ABC boss has been asked why a radio host was removed for sharing a post on Gaza but high-profile news figures remained despite their polarising views.

University heads grilled over anti-Semitism inaction

Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against anti-Semitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe.

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Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl

An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.

Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel 'genocide' posts

A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.

Police, PM explosive caravan criticism dismissed

A policing expert says authorities had no need to tell the prime minister about an investigation into a caravan that was found packed full of explosives.

'Cult' led family from baptism joy to girl's slow death

A father stood between his wife's belief in shunning medicine and his daughter's need for life-saving insulin before his resolve crumbled amid a family crisis.

Inquest after church group found guilty of killing girl

A coroner will inquire into the death of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs after her medicine was withheld by religious group members who included her parents.

Security beefed up after temple named on bomb plot list

The discovery of an explosive-laden caravan with a list of possible Jewish targets has put communities further on edge amid rampant anti-Semitic attacks.

Woman linked to bomb caravan accused of hate attack

A caravan found with high-powered explosives inside has been linked to a woman who was already charged over an anti-Semitic incident.

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